Oversize-Overweight Permit

A Single Trip Permit is required for any load transported on any street within the City limits of Green Bay which exceeds statutory weight and/or dimension limits, even if another permit (e.g. State permit) has already been issued. By granting this permit, the applicant is given permission to transport an oversize/overweight load on the designated route under the restrictions set forth on the permit document.

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Single Trip Permit Application Instruction

A Single Trip Permit is required for any load transported on any street within the City limits of Green Bay which exceeds statutory weight and/or dimension limits, even if another permit (e.g. State permit) has already been issued. By granting this permit, the applicant is given permission to transport an oversize/over-dimension load on the designated route under the restrictions set forth on the permit document. Prior to approval of any permit, it is the responsibility of the applicant to:
1. Determine the routing through the City of Green Bay. The DPW - Traffic Division will assist the mover in determining the best and shortest route, and will refer the mover to any other affected jurisdiction along the route through the Green Bay area.
2. Arrange and pay all costs for temporary removal of obstructions along the approved route which will impede safe and expedient movement of the load through the City (e.g.-signs, traffic signals, telephone wires, fiber-optic cable, cable television wires, overhead power lines, trees/foliage, etc.). If there are City-owned items which must be moved, the applicant may be required to post a surety bond in the estimated amount of the City's cost to assist with the move.
3. Provide complete and correct information on the permit application form
4. Submit a legible profile drawing of the load/vehicle/trailer assembly identifying all axle spacing and axle loading information
5. Maintain a current insurance certificate with the City of Green Bay - Risk Management Department
6. Keep a copy of the approved permit in the cab of the towing vehicle when the load is in transport
7. Adhere to the route approved on the permit
8. Abide by all restrictions placed on the move
  
  All applications for Single Trip Permits shall be completed and submitted to the Department of Public Works - Traffic Division for approval at least three (3) working days prior to the requested move date. Information requested on the permit application form shall be provided for every load, regardless of the simplicity or complexity of the load. If the load being transported is a structure, the City of Green Bay reserves the right to view the structure on dollies or other means of transport prior to approving the permit. This permit may be extended one (1) time by permission of the City of Green Bay with at least two (2) working days advance notice.
  
  The completed permit must be mailed or faxed to the following location. All faxes shall be sent in the highest quality mode allowed by the sending fax machine:
  
  City of Green Bay - Department of Public Works
  100 North Jefferson Street, Room 300
  Green Bay, WI 54301
  (920) 448-3100
  (920) 448-3102 (fax)
  
  Any question regarding this permit can be e-mailed by using the above "Contact Us" link